Weekend on Elba between Sailing and Trekking

Italy:

Tuscany

Duration:

2 days - 2 nights

Max number of spots:

Available:

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Piombino

What's included

Cancellation policy

Organised by:

Paolo V.

Member since 2021 -

Organisation

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This experience, in a nutshell

Two days and two nights of sailing and trekking on the island of Elba which, with its 147 km of coastline, is the third largest island in Italy. A crystal-clear sea and a land with very different landscapes, from the Mediterranean scrub to the woods on cliffs overlooking an emerald sea, from the hills to the imposing Monte Capanne, a popular destination for the most experienced trekkers, are home to a truly varied marine and terrestrial ecosystem.

A natural environment that you never stop discovering and that frames the characteristic villages of the island, rich in history, charm and food and wine traditions.

With our structure we have planned experiences organized down to the smallest detail: the boats, the ports, the trekking guides, are all booked and organized to welcome you and give you a weekend of absolute fun in which you can enjoy the sails at sea and the excursion you prefer.

The itinerary shown is indicative as it will be chosen in detail according to the weather conditions at the time.

No Departures available

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What's included

Cancellation policy

No Departures available

Italy: 2 days - 2 nights

Tuscany

What's included

Cancellation policy

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Bavaria 42 - 2002

Type

Sailboat

Length

13 m.

Toilets

Cabins

10+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Piombino.

Check-in: 6:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Piombino.

Check-out: 4:00 PM

Leg 1

Friday

We will embark on Friday afternoon and then set sail to reach the island of Elba sailing at sunset for about 2 hours.

Leg 2

Saturday

In the morning, accompanied by our guide, we will walk along one of the many trekking routes scattered around the island. Volterraio, with its historic fort, Capo d'Enfola and the beautiful gulfs of Viticcio and Biodola, the mines of Punta Calamita, the Zanca overlooking the village of S. Andrea, the trekking of Lacona The islands that divide the Gulf of Lacona from that of Golfo Stella are just some of the renowned itineraries that can be followed and that we will choose according to the weather conditions of the moment.

Once we reach another point of the island where

I will come to pick up the crew, we will have a bit of sailing and then enter the port in one of the villages of Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro or Portoferraio, where we will visit the characteristic villages and those who want to, can enjoy, with the rest of the crew, an excellent dinner in one of the many restaurants on the island.

Leg 3

Sunday

In the morning we will

sail again to reach the beach of Ortano (or Sansone), where we will anchor and have lunch and then return to the Tuscan Archipelago Marina in Piombino.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

Leg 1

Friday

We will embark on Friday afternoon and then set sail to reach the island of Elba sailing at sunset for about 2 hours.

Leg 2

Saturday

Once we reach another point of the island where

Leg 3

Sunday

In the morning we will

sail again to reach the beach of Ortano (or Sansone), where we will anchor and have lunch and then return to the Tuscan Archipelago Marina in Piombino.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

Final cleaning

Tender and outboard

Onboard staff

Skipper

Insurances

Accident insurance

Other services

Trainer

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€50 - €80 Per person

Il costo della Guida per il Trekking è compreso nel prezzo.

Galley

Food for the skipper

Mooring fees

Fuel (boat/tender)

Starter Pack

€20 Per person

Tessera associativa ASD Xsail in corso di validità. Se già in possesso questo costo non è da considerare

Association/Membership card

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

Towels kit

Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Optional Services

Bedding kit • €10 per person

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

Organised by:

Paolo V.

Member since 2021 -

Organisation

Italian

Spanish

French

English

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reviews

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Destination

Long weekend on Elba: 4 days of sun and sailing

09/16/2026

Arianna G.

Four wonderful days, in which the wind and the sea were the setting for an experience that went far beyond the simple holiday. Paolo has been able to create a nice group, while respecting everyone's spaces and times. Always available, attentive to our needs and, above all... always proactive on aperitifs!! We were not looking for a sailing course, but a few days of sea, nature and freedom, and perhaps this is what I take home: the feeling that we too often live in a fast and constructed way, forgetting that sometimes the wind in our faces is enough, to raise our eyes to the sun or the moon and find some peace. Even if... you still haven't found what you are looking for. <3

Long weekend on Elba: 4 days of sun and sailing

09/15/2026

Giorgio M.

Experience of 10 and praise (and no shipwreck)! We were unabashedly lucky with the crew: a group of delightful people and with a decidedly enviable party alcohol content. In this regard, a fundamental note for future sailors: on [hidden] aperitifs are not "good", they become a fundamental part of the program starting at 4 pm. Commander Paolo is the perfect combination of an assault sailor and a martyr saint: very prepared, of a rare sympathy and endowed with infinite patience. It answers any question: from curiosities about the water tank to the most absurd existential doubts (experiment tested personally, and I survived to tell it). The only vital warning for survival on board: never offer salad to Paolo. If you try to put him on a diet or wave foliage in front of him, the real risk is to be abandoned exactly 2.99 miles from Montecristo on a direct route, just in time to be arrested by the Coast Guard for violating the nature reserve. Man forewarned, half saved. We will definitely be back: Paolo permitting!

Long weekend on Elba: 4 days of sun and sailing

09/14/2026

Sara B.

Four wonderful days in which the wind and the sea were the splendid setting for a surprising human experience. Getting on board with strangers requires special chemistry. If this alchemy was created so naturally, the credit also goes to those who were able to guide not only his [hidden] through the waves, but also the human dynamics on board, far from being a simple "technician" of the sea. Don't be fooled by his being a bit "bear" initially, Paolo is an experience within the experience, an added value! More than a captain, he was the soul of our trip, adapting perfectly to the crew. He understood exactly what made us feel good and always looked for the best conditions to allow us to enjoy it to the fullest, transmitting a pure love for sailing even when the sea or the weather required us to adapt. He was a brilliant and reassuring guide when the group was looking for aggregation, capable of enriching the atmosphere with his unique personality and intuitions, but he also knew how to withdraw naturally when he perceived our need for tranquility and to live our spaces. Although it was his last weekend of sailing before a well-deserved break, he never spared his enthusiasm, working behind the scenes to ensure we had an impeccable experience from every point of view.

Midweek on Elba, from Monday to Thursday

09/11/2026

Federica C.

A wonderful, intense and truly unforgettable experience. Three days lived on board, 24 hours a day, sharing spaces, laughter, stories, silences and pieces of life with people I didn't know until then. And perhaps this is the most beautiful gift of this experience: having started as strangers and having shared something that, in such a short time, has managed to leave a mark. A special thought goes to the captain. One of those people you don't meet every day. A man who has lived, who knows how to read people, listen to them and understand much more than what they say. Apparently a bit "bear", but with a huge heart. A person who, without wanting to, has left me something and that I will take with me. The sailboat was the perfect setting to slow down, breathe, look at the sea and really live in the moment. I go home with beautiful memories, new acquaintances and the feeling that certain encounters come into our lives for a reason. Thank you for these three days. Difficult to describe in words, impossible to forget. ❤️⛵️